‘Massive’ Russian strikes on Ukraine hit negotiation table as well as people, Kyiv says – Europe live

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Tom AmbroseJanuary 24, 2026 at 11:31 AM
‘Massive’ Russian strikes on Ukraine hit negotiation table as well as people, Kyiv says – Europe live

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Ukraine's foreign minister accused Vladimir Putin of undermining potential peace negotiations with recent large-scale strikes. This accusation comes as Russia insists that Kyiv must withdraw its troops from annexed eastern territories as a precondition for any peace agreement. Prior to the planned three-way talks, Putin reportedly discussed a Ukraine settlement with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in lengthy overnight discussions. The timing of the strikes, just before negotiations, suggests a deliberate attempt to weaken Ukraine's position at the negotiating table, according to Kyiv. The location of the strikes was within Ukraine.

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